The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised alarm over what it describes as a disturbing case of land fraud and obstruction of justice in the Federal Capital Territory, urging immediate action from law enforcement authorities.
The group also threatened to escalate legal action, protest and public interest litigation against the perceived interference allegedly by the police.
In a statement released on Tuesday, CHRICED expressed concern over the alleged illegal occupation of a plot of land in the Guzape District by one Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac (also known as Becky or Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu).
The group alleged that despite multiple investigative reports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and the Department of Development Control linking the woman to forgery and land fraud, she has remained shielded from arrest by armed police officers.
At the centre of the dispute is another 79-year-old widow, Madam Collen Mero Yesufu, who claims rightful ownership of the plot.
CHRICED said Yesufu’s attempts to seek redress through the courts have been repeatedly obstructed, allegedly with the tacit support of police authorities.
The organisation specifically called out the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of failing to act on existing court orders and instead providing illegal police protection to the suspect.
“We demand the withdrawal of all police officers illegally deployed to protect Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu. If this illegal protection persists, CHRICED will escalate legal challenges, including public interest litigation, formal petitions, and mass civic action.
“Uncompromised EFCC intervention: The commission must resist intimidation and ensure that justice is served without interference.
“A firm judicial response: Nigerian courts must reject delay tactics and uphold justice without,” the statement added.
CHRICED cited several provisions of Nigerian law, including Sections 126 and 518 of the Criminal Code and Sections 97 and 104 of the Penal Code, which criminalise obstruction of justice and abuse of office.
Dr. Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, the Executive Director of CHRICED, said: “We must not allow our justice system to be held hostage by impunity. CHRICED is demanding the immediate withdrawal of police officers from the disputed plot and full compliance with court orders”.
The organisation also called for a broader investigation into the role of the police in the matter by the National Assembly, Police Service Commission, and the Code of Conduct Bureau.
It urged the EFCC to remain resolute in its mandate and resist any form of intimidation.
In its final appeal, CHRICED called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene, warning that continued inaction would further erode public confidence in the rule of law.
“Justice must not only be done but it must also be seen to be done,” Zikirullahi stated.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Rebecca Omokamo Isaac, popularly known as Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, could be reached to comment on the matter at the time of filing this report.